Inland Empire

WHAT THE FEST 2! David Lynch's surreal psychological thriller returns to the cinema screen fully restored. Defying simple explanation, it has been called both a masterpiece and an enigma. The last feature completed by the filmmaker, Lynch also acted as cinematographer, editor and sound designer. Starring Laura Dern, Justin Theroux, Harry Dean Stanton and Grace Zabriske, it also features cameo appearances by Jeremy Irons, Terry Crews, Julia Ormond and William H Macy.

Actress Nikki Grace (Laura Dern) experiences a series of strange encounters with friends and strangers while seeking to book her next role. Landing a role in a film based on a Polish folk-tale, Nikki learns that a prior adaptation was abandoned when both of that film's leads were murdered. Beginning an affair with co-star Devon (Justin Theroux), Nikki starts to have difficulty distinguishing between her real life and the events depicted in the movie. As reality slips away, Hollywood itself becomes a house of horrors where nothing is quite as it seems.

Commences Thursday, 20 Aug 2026
Rating MA15+
Consumer Advice Strong impact:, Themes, violence, coarse language and sexual references
Genre Drama
Running Time 180
Language
Show Times
Sunday, 23rd August
Tuesday, 25th August
Wednesday, 26th August

Session times for the new cinema week, commencing each Thursday, will be released the Tuesday afternoon prior

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